Meditation is a great stress reliever. The combination of deep breathing and relaxation brings a state of mindfulness that benefits your health in many ways. Many use mediation as part of a spiritual practice and it’s possible that it...
There are several senses of the word ‘guilt’. It can refer to having acted contrary to a law or regulation. Another sense is an emotional or mental state wherein one feels they have acted contrary to a law or...
As we grow older, many of us fear certain diseases such as cancer. But even more than cancer, we dread becoming ill with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. We’ve seen what it can do to people and how memory loss...
Every year, app developers are finding ways to make apps that are more useful, particularly to seniors. If you are looking for apps that will make life easier for you, save you time and remind you of important events,...
In the early stages of Alzheimer’s symptoms appear gradually. What may begin as an isolated incident can turn into a daily problem. Caring for a senior with Alzheimer’s takes patience and awareness. If the patient is staying in their...
More and more people are living alone than at any time in recent history. More than fifty percent of those over 75 live by themselves. For adults over fifty, 8 million are affected by isolation. 26% of those over...
Summer is upon us and both young and old alike are enjoying the sunny days outdoors. Many families spend time together travelling, having backyard barbecues or going on picnics. However, hot weather can be dangerous, particularly to seniors. Heat...
Family reunions are very popular during the warm weather of the summer. Gatherings can be held outdoors in a private location or a more public site can be rented for the occasion. This is a time for great-grandparents and...
I am 67 years old and retired from writing the metro column for the Evansville, Ind., Courier & Press. (My legacy website is www.pluggerpublishing.com. It has links to my columns, the columns of others, my Appalachian writings and a...
For many seniors, things haven’t changed much since they were six years old and on the playground. They are still being teased, embarrassed, pushed around and made to feel like they aren’t good enough. The bullying they thought they...
